3rd Edition
Evidence-based Care for Breastfeeding Mothers A Resource for Midwives and Allied Healthcare Professionals
By Maria Pollard
Copyright 2024
244 Pages
23 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
244 Pages
23 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
244 Pages
23 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
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Mapped to the UNICEF Baby Friendly Learning Outcomes, this new edition of Pollard’s essential textbook ensures readers are equipped with the essential knowledge and skills to eff ectively promote and support breastfeeding mothers.
Breastfeeding is a major public health issue. Not only does breastmilk provide all the nutrients a baby needs for their fi rst six months, but research shows it also... Read more
1. Putting breastfeeding into context
2. Building relationships
3. Anatomy and physiology of lactation
4. Essential skills for practice
5. Good practice to promote, initiate and support breastfeeding
6. Management of common problems
7. Supporting mothers with special needs
8. Infants with special needs
9. Alternative methods of infant feeding when breastfeeding is not possible
10. Introducing solid foods
11. Ongoing support for breastfeeding mothers
12. Developing knowledge and skills to support breastfeeding mothers
Biography
Maria Pollard is Deputy Director (Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professions) at NHS Education for Scotland, UK.
